With the right acne scar treatments and expert tips, you can finally forget your breakout-ridden past

First, a primer on what causes acne scars. Many acne scars are the result of picking pimples (and not a punishment for bad behavior in a past life). Whitney Johnson, Global Education Developer at The International Dermal Institute, says that popping zits and picking at your skin are guaranteed ways to get acne scars.

Instead of messing with a zit, apply acne treatments that contains salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide or sulfur. These ingredients will help to diminish the zit faster, giving you less time to even think about squeezing it.

We recommend: Kate Somerville DermalQuench Clear, $58, has micro-encapsulated salicylic acid that distributes throughout the day, along with hyaluronic acid to keep skin moisturized, so you don't wind up with flaky, irritated skin.

Consuming a great daily vitamin, along with strong C and B Vitamin supplements can have a great effect on your skin. So can drinking water--lots and lots of it. It plumps tissue and helps scarring to be minimized.